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ABHA CHAUHAN

Qualitative Researcher and Analyst
Gurugram

Summary

Qualitative research & insights specialist with 9 years of experience across FMCG, Personal Care, Healthcare, Beverages. Telecom and Public Policy Skilled in moderating focus groups, In-Depth interviews, Ethnography, designing methodologies, leading end-to-end projects and shaping behavioural insights using Al-enabled analysis Experience in both primary & secondary research, with widely published work on economic development, policy analysis and state growth during tenure at PHD Chamber of Commerce

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Kantar
Gurugram
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • Spearheading qualitative research across key industries: FMCG, Healthcare, Personal Care, Home Cleaning and Technology
  • Conducting consumer communication evaluations, including advertisements, concepts, packs, and products
  • Moderating focus groups and in-depth interviews, fostering thought-provoking discussions to derive meaningful insights
  • Experience in managing multi-country projects (e.g., India-Malaysia, US, Nepal) to build a nuanced understanding of diverse consumer trends
  • Clientele include Nestlé, Mars, Haleon, Brillon Consumer Products, Carlsberg, PepsiCo, and more
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.

Senior Research Manager

Kantar
Gurugram
04.2023 - 04.2024

Research Manager

Kantar
Gurugram
04.2022 - 04.2023

Associated Research Manager

Kantar
Gurugram
02.2019 - 04.2022

Research Associate

PHD Chamber of Commerce
New Delhi
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Analyzed government policies to assess impact on state and national level
  • Co-authored multiple reports leading to recommendations for governmental and business stakeholders
  • Conducted economic trend analysis, budgetary reviews and sectoral assessments

Research Assistant

PHD Chamber of Commerce
New Delhi
10.2016 - 01.2017

Education

Master of Business Economics -

Panjab University
Chandigarh
08.2016

Bachelor's - Economics (Hons.)

St. Bede's College
Shimla
08.2014

Skills

Account management

Teamwork and collaboration

Client relationship management

Client relationship building

Account servicing

Business development

Data analytics

Project management

Documentation and reporting

Goals and performance

Strategic planning

Report writing

Brand management

Languages

English
Hindi

Accomplishments

Being Extraordinary

Certificate of excellence for serving Nestle

Timeline

Account Manager

Kantar
03.2024 - 11.2025

Senior Research Manager

Kantar
04.2023 - 04.2024

Research Manager

Kantar
04.2022 - 04.2023

Associated Research Manager

Kantar
02.2019 - 04.2022

Research Associate

PHD Chamber of Commerce
06.2017 - 10.2018

Research Assistant

PHD Chamber of Commerce
10.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor's - Economics (Hons.)

St. Bede's College

Master of Business Economics -

Panjab University
ABHA CHAUHANQualitative Researcher and Analyst